A Farm Fresh Romance Series 1-3 (A Farm Fresh Romance Box Set)

This omnibus edition includes the first three books of the beloved Farm Fresh Romance series and is over 25 hours of tears, laughter, and happily ever afters! Three idealistic Christian women. One farm on the road to sustainability. No romantic prospects. Or are there?

Secrets of Sunbeams: Urban Farm Fresh Romance, Book 1

Eden Andrusek knows she should have fixed her fence last week. It's too bad her runaway goat makes a less-than-ideal first impression on her new neighbor, who turns out to be cute, brilliant, and a little uptight. Solar architect Jacob Riehl is furious when he returns outside to find a goat eating his presentation. As someone who likes everything in its place, he has little sympathy for a farm animal in the city or its tattooed owner, but there's something about the lovely Eden that captures his attention.

The Pepper in the Gumbo: Men of Cane River, Book 1

Alice Augustine runs the oldest bookstore in the historic district of Natchitoches and believes technology is the root of most problems. If only more people would turn off the TV and shut down the computer, the world wouldn't be in the mess it's in. She wishes she could get the teens she loves to step away from the screens and hold on to their Creole culture. The only person who seems to understand her passion for classic literature is the mysterious website owner, Browning Wordsworth Keats.

The Cowboy's Christmas Plan

Cadence Greer's plans for a happy-ever-after are quickly derailed when her fiancé runs off with his secretary a week before their wedding. Homeless, jobless and jilted, she escapes to Grass Valley, Oregon, where she finds herself employed as a housekeeper and cook to seven cowboys on a sprawling ranch.

The Lilac Bouquet

Come hell or high water, Emmy Jo Massey will have a wedding. After three generations of Massey women with children out of wedlock, she wants the whole town of Hickory, Texas, to witness the legitimacy of her union with Logan Grady. But dream weddings aren't cheap. So she accepts a highly lucrative stint as a home health assistant to retired realtor, and town recluse, Seth Thomas - a decision her great-grandmother Tandy is dead-set against.

The Christmas Bargain

As owner and manager of the Hardman bank, Luke Granger is a man of responsibility and integrity in the small 1890s Eastern Oregon town. Calling in a long overdue loan, Luke finds himself reluctantly accepting a bargain in lieu of payment from the shiftless farmer who barters his daughter to settle his debt. Philamena Booth is both mortified and relieved when her father sends her off with the banker as payment of his debt.

In Between: A Katie Parker Production, Volume 1

Katie Parker is about to get a new life - whether she wants one or not. With her mom in prison, and her father AWOL, Katie is sent to live with a squeaky-clean family who could have their own sitcom. She launches a full-scale plan to get sent back to the girls home, when she finds herself in over her head...and heart.

The Bookshop on the Corner

Nina Redmond is a librarian with a gift for finding the perfect books for her readers. But can she write her own happy ever after? In this valentine to readers, librarians, and book lovers the world over, the New York Times best-selling author of Little Beach Street Bakery returns with a funny, moving new novel for fans of Meg Donohue, Sophie Kinsella, and Nina George's The Little Paris Bookshop.

Pride, Prejudice, and Cheese Grits: Austen Takes the South, Book 1

Shelby Roswell is a history professor on the fast track to tenure until her new book is crushed in a review by the famous historian, Ransom Fielding. She struggles to regain her momentum only to discover that Fielding has taken a visiting professorship at her college. The place that was once a refuge from the poverty of her past is now a battlefield of Civil War proportions. Together, Shelby and Ransom learn that home is never very far away, and when you least expect it, love arrives.

Meet Me in Myrtle Beach: Hunt Family, Book 1

Paige Spears was on her way to a job interview when she first met Diane Hunt. The two of them made friendly conversation while waiting for their breakfast, and Diane ended up asking Paige to come work for her for the summer. Paige was reluctant about beginning her corporate career anyway, so she jumped at Diane's offer. As luck would have it, her first assignment was to spend a week in Myrtle Beach with Diane and her family.

Kissed by a Cowboy / With Love, Cowboy: A 2-in-1 Novella Collection

Just shy of her 30th birthday, Haley Carston returns to Redbud Trails, Oklahoma, to care for her dying aunt. She thinks she's ready for this homecoming. She's spent years escaping her perpetual shyness and being Katie Michaels' tag-along friend, but being back in her hometown brings back a lot of old memories, especially when she is faced with the cowboy she never forgot - Katie's older brother, Maddox.

Publisher's Summary

Liz Nemesek's first visit home in forever is tough enough before Mason Waterman shows up. Despite her best efforts, she's never forgotten - or forgiven - him for the hurt he once caused.

Former bad boy Mason Waterman has returned to northern Idaho to raise his five-year-old twins. The kids are determined to find a new mommy, but Liz is the last person they should latch onto...and the last person he should find himself falling for. Again.

If Mason has really changed, can Liz re-open her heart to him...and to the God who could have prevented her decade of heartache?

What does Becky Doughty bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

I really like how Becky Doughty brings the characters to life with unique voices for them. It really brings the interactions to life and makes what was already a great book even greater!

Any additional comments?

Another winner from Valerie Comer and a great finish to her Farm Fresh Romances! While I really enjoyed the first three books in this series and happily gave them each 5 stars, the last three have been even better - delving much deeper into issues of faith - and, I feel that, to be fair, I need to give them 7 or 8 stars each!<br/><br/>In all seriousness, I love how this book delves into the nitty-gritty issues of hard forgiveness. I appreciated how it was true-to-life (rather than logical!) about how some parts of forgiving sometimes happen inexplicably quickly and you're just "over it" while other parts are agonizingly slow and no matter how hard you try, it feels impossible to talk yourself through them. I also really appreciated how this book did not minimize the reality of the consequences that come with bad choices and how we often have to deal with those consequences for the rest of our lives but that God also often surprises us with ridiculous joy in the midst of and even because of those very consequences.<br/><br/>I also thought that Comer did a good job keeping the main character just likeable enough throughout the parts of the book where she was hanging on to her bitterness and unforgiveness. While there were definitely places in the book where I did not like her much, I never stopped rooting for her. I think that's a very fine line for an author to walk and this book managed it well.<br/><br/>My favorite parts of this book were the community scenes. I have come to love the people who make up Green Acres and I crave the kind of community they created in this series. I especially love the children and how they have grown and how the community has changed because of them without losing any of their depth and closeness. Oh, to live in a place like Green Acres! I will miss these people in this series so much, but I also find myself really excited to meet Comer's next crew in her upcoming series set in the city of Spokane! Being more of a city girl myself, I'm really looking forward to seeing what kind of community happens in the city-setting of this series.<br/><br/>This audiobook was provided by the author for review purposes, but all opinions given above are my own.

I had a hard time getting started with this book, but the ending was worth the perseverance. I loved the strands of forgiveness and unconditional love throughout the book. I enjoyed the faith that was represented in this book. I recommend this to anyone wanting a clean inspirational story.

Probably in the future when I've listened to all the audio books on my TBR (listened to) pile. I buy about 30 audio books a year, and in the several years I've been listening to audio books, I haven't had time to listen to one twice. I would listen again if my teen-aged girls wanted to listen with me. Because the main character, Liz, has fallen away from God, she mentions having been in some relationships in her past which wouldn't be appropriate for younger children (under 13) to listen to. (Don't worry. Valerie Comer doesn't go into details; the book is a clean one.) I do think the learning experiences Liz has would be beneficial for older girls to hear about.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Mason's six-year-old daughter. She is a twin but the better behaved of the two. She is kind and helpful and longs for a mother to cuddle with and read her bedtime stories. She was really sweet, and Becky Doughty made her come to life.

What three words best describe Becky Doughty’s voice?

Clear, pleasant, well-enunciated.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

I cried a couple of times. Liz is struggling in her relationship to God, and I remember feeling that way once. Valerie Comer's characters are realistic, and I felt empathy for Liz. Also, there is a brief scene involving a car driving in severe weather. No spoilers here, but again, the reactions of the characters involved were realistic and touching.

Any additional comments?

The Farm Fresh Romance series takes place on land shared by a group of people. It's like a commune or eco-village, if you're familiar with that, and they're popping up all over the United States, actually. Some are based on shared religious or spiritual beliefs, and some are based simply on being environmentally responsible. I've never been to an intentional community like that, and it was fun to read about the Christian couples who believe in sustainable living and local foods. They use solar panels, can their own foods, raise their own lifestock, share cooking duties, etc. I don't think I could live like that; I like my Walmart, but it was fun to escape into their world for a few hours. There is an Urban Farm Fresh Romance series as well.Valerie Comer gave me a copy of Berry on Top for free in exchange for an honest review. I really liked the story. I was looking for something light and clean, and the deeper Christian message was an added bonus.

Another outstanding performance of a great story of redemption. What an awesome series has come to an end here. Glad some of these beloved characters show up in the Urban series by Mrs Comer. So glad I found the first book, Raspberries and Vinegar, and grateful that all the other parts are available in audio as well.